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Thread #113826   Message #2424617
Posted By: Penny S.
28-Aug-08 - 02:32 PM
Thread Name: BS: Aspergers Syndrome?
Subject: RE: BS: Aspergers Syndrome?
I did have a compilation of lists that someone had filed at school, and am just running a search for it on my external hard drive. Found, but it is long. I'll post it in snippits. The original sources were on the web, and I found them by posting critical quotes from the lists.

I did cut parts, as I was interested with regard to a particular person, so you would be better going back to the sources.


They have a great deal of difficulty reading nonverbal cues (body language) and very often the individual with AS has difficulty determining proper body space.

, tastes, smells, and sights, the person with AS may prefer soft clothing, certain foods, and be bothered by sounds or lights no one else seems to hear or see.


A., as manifested by at least two of the following:
, facial expression, body postures, and gestures to regulate social interaction
failure to develop peer relationships appropriate to developmental level
a lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interests, or achievements with other people (e.g. by a lack of showing, bringing, or pointing out objects of interest to other people)
B. Restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities, as manifested by at least one of the following:
encompassing preoccupation with one or more stereotyped and restricted patterns of interest that is abnormal either in intensity or focus
apparently inflexible adherence to specific, nonfunctional routines or rituals
stereotyped and repetitive motor mannerisms (e.g., hand or finger flapping or twisting, or complex whole-body movements)
persistent preoccupation with parts of objects